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Penguin’s Prayer

1100 Lake Merced Blvd.
Sunset District

Penguin’s Prayer
by Beniamino Bufano

Placed by
Lake Merced Neighborhood Organization
Bufano Society of the Arts
Dedicated December 4, 1976

 

This sculpture by prolific, and San Francisco darling, Benny Bufano was originally made for the Treasure Island Golden Gate Exposition of 1939.

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4 responses to “Penguin’s Prayer”

  1. Paul in Powell River Avatar
    Paul in Powell River

    I think one would need to know context, as to why a penguin needed to make an appearance at the Golden Gate Exposition.

  2. RedPat Avatar
    RedPat

    I like it!

  3. JM Avatar
    JM

    So simple and yet truly fantastic!

  4. Gail O Avatar
    Gail O

    I do love his sculptures! I recognize his style now even before I read who you say is the sculptor:)